Can it be cleaned THOROUGHLY without a lot of trouble?
24426
Yes for me. I just blast it with air every month or two. You can easily wash the plastic top bin and bottom bin with unfragranced soap and water.
24427
It has to be taken apart to clean the gears, but this is not too difficult. There may be areas below the gears that can't be reached, but I have not found it to be a burden to clean it, although I don't know if my cleaning reaches the level specified by the questioner.
24428
yes, to "my satisfaction"...! I clean with a "dry" brush and the coffee dust falls without to much effort!
24429
The two plastic containers, one that holds beans and the other the ground coffee, are removable and easily washed. I tap the outer housing after each use to loosen any beans or ground coffee that may be left after processing. The outer housing requires a damp cloth to keep it shiny and dust free. It grinds to desired texture quickly. I've had no problems in over a year and am very pleased with this product. Very good for price range.
24430
It can be, but it required dismantling the top off the container. After a while it grinds less n less. Still working after a few years... and we grind a lot of coffee.... couple pounds per month...at least..
24431
In a word, No. And it does clog frequently. Sometimes the beans "bridge" and don't drop in mid grind. No way of telling how much you need to grind once you get the beans loose. Would not buy again, ever.
118287
The manual for cleaning is more complicated then it needs to be. I have found by just running warm water over the disconnected top and brushing the lower unit it has remained clean and sharp for the next use.
1874963
Yes, you can clean it with Barkeeper's Friend. I have done so many times and it works well.
866468
I haven't cleaned it yet, but I can't imagine it would be difficult. I've had it for a month and it still looks quite pristine.
2067969
I agree with Alfred below, a very very thorough cleaning would be needed after each use
760546
yes - but when it gets dirty, it needs to be replaced - you can't clean it. But it takes quite a while for that to happen.
426840
No. We clean it everytime we use it. If you know how to use it properly, please tell me.
1094916
yes it can be cleaned. It gives you the tool to open it up. I clean mine every time I add salt or when it tells me to. real easy to do. Mosst of the time nothing to clean. Just keep checking on it. We use muriatic acid to clean it when we see scale on it. Hopes this helps.
130695
Not at all! I have used it 4 times and still doesn't need to be cleaned. Naturally this will depend on the size of your home and length of use (per hour).
943606
I think it is. I haven't had any problems with it. I've always cleaned it by hand.
1221253
sorry I can't say. Mine has not gotten dirty enough for cleaning. When it does I will post my results.
1071479
It should be fine. I wash it by hand, and use abrasive pads on it, with no problem
2081945
Great question... I have not cleaned it yet. It looks like it may be challenging to take apart, but I am not completely sure.
1419214
I haven't had any problems with cleaning it. I use it daily and it's spotless.
942776
Yes. I didn't have a problem cleaning it. It's cast iron, so look up instructions for cleaning cast iron pan.
2092487
It is not difficult to clean and comes with a small brush to help. There are chemical you can get to break down mineral deposits it that is a problem. Most parts are easy just to rinse off or wipe with a cloth.
1375815
Mine has never required cleaning and I use it almost daily. I think a soft bristle brush should do the trick if you feel like cleaning.